Otg weber handle is too hot

pal251 · 12-07-2012, 09:03 PM

I'm used to my propane grills handle not being too hot. My weber grills handle is way hot. To the point I dont want to use it almost... any ideas on how to help besides wearing gloves

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MisterChrister · 12-07-2012, 09:24 PM

Get a set of woodies from marty leach on here. They're the shizznit, much better when things get hot plus they look way cool. If/when I had the dough to swing some, it's what I'd do. http://www.amlwoodart.com/

mbshop · 12-07-2012, 09:35 PM

"weber" covers a lot. which one in particular ? are you talking plastic or wood ?
i prefer wood but on a really hot fire even they are to hot to handle.

Hell Fire Grill · 12-07-2012, 09:47 PM

Wrap it in foil.

martyleach · 12-07-2012, 10:19 PM

That's kinda weird. I don't think I've ever had that problem. I know that Weber is shipping their large (26") OTG in the U.S. and both size OT Premium in Europe with a heat shield below the handle.

mbshop · 12-07-2012, 11:25 PM

my apologies. i didn't see the otg part. yes, plastic will get hot.
marty has a great answer for that. otherwise you need gloves, etc.

Foxfire · 12-07-2012, 11:30 PM

FYI, I recently picked up a pair of leather grill gloves at Lowe's for about $11. I believe they were part of the Master Forge branding. I was skeptical of the quality given the price but they're working out great so far. They're thick enough I can use them to carry a fully heated cast iron skillet into the house without any other layers.

flyingbassman5 · 12-07-2012, 11:35 PM

On my 18" I use for steaks, I had the same problem. So I took an old wash rag and wrapped it around the handle. Two garbage bag ties did the trick to hold it on. Haven't had the issue since.

zacman · 12-08-2012, 02:20 AM

I leave a normal hot pad hanging on my weber tool rack at all times. Easy to grab without having to put on the gloves and solves the heat problem.

Dr_KY · 12-08-2012, 04:51 AM

I think it's just one of those things you have to deal with sing high heat on that unit. As Marty said all webers here have ( minus the WSM) a heat shield now, it's not made of much being just a bit to metal to help deflect the heat and bolted under the handle.

javahog2002 · 12-08-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_KY

I think it's just one of those things you have to deal with sing high heat on that unit. As Marty said all webers here have ( minus the WSM) a heat shield now, it's not made of much being just a bit to metal to help deflect the heat and bolted under the handle.

Don't think all webers have a heat shield. Maybe the 26 inch unit does. I have not seen any of the smaller ones with a shield.

Considering the times I need to remove the hot grate and cast iron pans and foil pans full of meat, a glove or mitt is always with my performer right under the stainless table lid. Good use for the "worn out" hot pads my wife throws away.

gtr · 12-08-2012, 01:34 PM

Just make somebody else lift the lid.

J'ville Grill · 12-08-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zacman

I leave a normal hot pad hanging on my weber tool rack at all times. Easy to grab without having to put on the gloves and solves the heat problem.

Exactly, just like you would anywhere you're cooking.

aawa · 12-08-2012, 01:40 PM

I have practiced Kung Fu all my life, and part of my training was picking up hot cauldrons with my bare hands and arms. The hot handles on the webers have no effect on me.

But in all honesty I just have either my big set of tongs or a hot pad that I have chillin by the kettle.

12-07-2012, 09:03 PM	#1
pal251 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-12 Location: kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Otg weber handle is too hot I'm used to my propane grills handle not being too hot. My weber grills handle is way hot. To the point I dont want to use it almost... any ideas on how to help besides wearing gloves Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

12-07-2012, 09:24 PM	#2
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get a set of woodies from marty leach on here. They're the shizznit, much better when things get hot plus they look way cool. If/when I had the dough to swing some, it's what I'd do. http://www.amlwoodart.com/ __________________ '69 Redhead 2X Stainless Performers TS Performer Mystery Blue OTG Simpsons SJ SJG WGA A "few" others

12-07-2012, 09:35 PM	#3
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"weber" covers a lot. which one in particular ? are you talking plastic or wood ? i prefer wood but on a really hot fire even they are to hot to handle. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

12-07-2012, 10:19 PM	#5
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's kinda weird. I don't think I've ever had that problem. I know that Weber is shipping their large (26") OTG in the U.S. and both size OT Premium in Europe with a heat shield below the handle. __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

12-07-2012, 11:25 PM	#6
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	my apologies. i didn't see the otg part. yes, plastic will get hot. marty has a great answer for that. otherwise you need gloves, etc. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

12-07-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
Hell Fire Grill Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-30-08 Location: Battle Ground, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wrap it in foil.

12-07-2012, 11:30 PM	#7
Foxfire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-12 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	FYI, I recently picked up a pair of leather grill gloves at Lowe's for about $11. I believe they were part of the Master Forge branding. I was skeptical of the quality given the price but they're working out great so far. They're thick enough I can use them to carry a fully heated cast iron skillet into the house without any other layers. __________________ ~ Scott ~ Blue Weber Performer + Craycort CI • Brick Red Weber One-Touch Platinum • Weber 26.75 Kettle • Akorn Kamado • ET 732 • Record-crushing ORANGE Thermapen • UDS In Progress

12-07-2012, 11:35 PM	#8
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	On my 18" I use for steaks, I had the same problem. So I took an old wash rag and wrapped it around the handle. Two garbage bag ties did the trick to hold it on. Haven't had the issue since. __________________ 18.5" OTS, 22.5" OTG, CB Silver(Rip), Vintage Coleman Bullet, Pit Barrel, UDS

12-08-2012, 02:20 AM	#9
zacman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-20-11 Location: Tucson, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I leave a normal hot pad hanging on my weber tool rack at all times. Easy to grab without having to put on the gloves and solves the heat problem. __________________ Web Flamed UDS , Bar B Chef offset modded, 22.5" Weber w/ Rotisserie, SJS, SJG Baby Bullet, Medium BGE, 84' Broilmaster restored, Super Fast RED ThermaPen A Wife who runs a Butcher Block

12-08-2012, 04:51 AM	#10
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think it's just one of those things you have to deal with sing high heat on that unit. As Marty said all webers here have ( minus the WSM) a heat shield now, it's not made of much being just a bit to metal to help deflect the heat and bolted under the handle. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

12-08-2012, 01:34 PM	#12
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Just make somebody else lift the lid. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

12-08-2012, 01:40 PM	#14
aawa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have practiced Kung Fu all my life, and part of my training was picking up hot cauldrons with my bare hands and arms. The hot handles on the webers have no effect on me. But in all honesty I just have either my big set of tongs or a hot pad that I have chillin by the kettle. __________________ Weber Mini WSM x2 Weber 22.5in OTG x2 Weber Touch and Go Performer *Sublime Smoke UDS* Maverick ET-732 World's Fastest Blue Thermapen *